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Feb 10, 2010 | 03:20 PM

rapatalo

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From: Ireland

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

knocking, clicking, skipping sound - front

Hey guys,

I have knocking sound and like slipping kinda feeling when turning right / left.

what should I replace?

Thanks

Feb 10, 2010 | 03:25 PM

89XJkrawler

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From: Winston Salem

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I-6

it could be several things, i would try cracking the diff case and checking you ring and pinion and see if anything is stripped. but does it do that while driving straight??

Feb 10, 2010 | 03:26 PM

joe bob

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From: sarasota Fl

Year: 91

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 5.9

I would star with the u-joints in the front axle if it only does it while turning.

Feb 10, 2010 | 05:09 PM

rapatalo

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From: Ireland

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

Only when narrow turning it is fine on wide turns, U turn is a killer

Feb 10, 2010 | 08:29 PM

rdeskater

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From: Sullivan County NY

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 High Output

check the u joints and tie rod ends before you crack the diff open

Feb 10, 2010 | 09:01 PM

goobs_63

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is it locked in 4wd or not ? if it is i would try checking the splines on the front driveshaft first then the u joints out by the wheels if it is in 2wd i would check the ujoints by the wheels first good luck